ASCP and the United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, effective Aug. 11, 2014, to provide groundbreaking education for pathologists and pathology residents.
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FDA Issues Final Guidance on Companion Diagnostic, LDT Draft Guidance to Follow
On July 31st, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified Congress of its plans to release the long-awaited draft guidance for the regulation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). With this notification, the FDA released a preview of the draft guidance. The Agency will formally publish its draft guidelines for public comment after 60 days. In addition, the Agency released a final guidance on the development, review, and approval of companion diagnostics.
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CY 2015 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Released, Estimated
to
have a Positive Impact on Pathologists and
LaboratoriesAfter years of drastic cuts to reimbursement, CMS takes a less aggressive approach to Medicare payment reform… Big data, information transparency, and stakeholder involvement are key asks of the provider community in this year’s proposed rule.
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ASCP 2014 Tampa, Oct. 8–10, at the Tampa Convention Center, offers a one-of-a-kind experience for medical laboratory professionals, with more case study-based learning sessions in hematology, chemistry and blood banking than ever before. With more than 150 education sessions, this year’s content will focus on new techniques, best practices, the latest innovations, and the future outlook for laboratory medicine.
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